The Cleveland Browns’ offense which was stuck in the mud against the Dallas Cowboys was dealt a major blow by tight end David Njoku suffering a high-ankle sprain in the season opener.
As quarterback Deshaun Watson struggled mightily pushing the ball downfield against the Cowboys, losing a weapon such as Njoku could have wide-ranging consequences for Cleveland’s offense.
With Njoku potentially sidelined for weeks, one NFL analyst has the ideal replacement in Watson’s arsenal.
Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon put together a list of ideal free agent fits, including the Browns signing tight end C.J. Uzomah to replace Njoku.
“He’s 31 now, but longtime Bengal C.J. Uzomah hit almost 500 yards while scoring five touchdowns in 2021,” Gagnon writes for B/R. “And was still active with the Jets the last two years.
“Cleveland has reportedly already hosted Irv Smith Jr., Tommy Sweeney and Geoff Swaim, but those guys are a lot less accomplished and the 0-1 Browns can’t mess around here.”
What C.J. Uzomah Would Bring Cleveland Browns
Uzomah spent much of the offseason with the Philadelphia Eagles before being released amid final roster cuts following training camp. Through the first nine seasons of his career, Uzomah, 31, has caught 192 passes for 1,881 yards with 16 touchdowns, including reaching the end zone three times over the past two years. As things stand, Jordan Akins is the only tight end on the Browns’ roster, other than Njoku, so bringing in an experienced and capable veteran like Uzomah may be exactly what Cleveland needs to elevate the offense in coming weeks against the Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, and Washington with Njoku’s availability in doubt.
